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Robyn Hammontree
Oct 10, 2016 rated it it was amazing
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This is such an important book. If you liked Roots, you'll love this. Gyasi's writing is beautiful and heartbreaking. If you want to truly understand white privilege, Gyasi's generational tales will help you understand the history of slavery and racial injustice in African countries and in America. Her stories also help you understand the centuries of hardship black people have faced (and continue to face) even when it has seemed like relief is finally in sight. Gyasi will break your heart and o ...more
Emily
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John Hammontree
Apr 26, 2019 rated it it was amazing